12-Day Manaslu Base Camp Trek With Larkya-La-Pass

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The first day of the Manaslu trek is relatively gentle up through the villages of the Gurung people as well as along the Budi Gandaki river. The trail is quite open until Machha Khola where you get a gorgeous view of the waterfall and lovely natural setting. From Khorla Besi, the trail continues on a narrow ravine by crossing several suspension bridges and past the landslide spot. The natural hot spring on the side of the river and the suspension bridges are features of the trek.

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Today is quite an easy trek along the Buri Gandaki River with passing villages and crossing the alternative cantilever steel bridge on the huge cliff. From the bridge, you'll enjoy views of the meandering river. Then, you'll walk into the Jagat village to get the trekking permits. The trail continues along the river with views of the thundering waterfall and Shringi Himal. The trek resumes after lunch, passing Elke Bhati and Ghaful, the junction of Tsum valley and the Manaslu trek.

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The first hour of the trekking trail is quite easy and has great views of the waterfall and unspoiled natural scenery around Deng. The Nupri valley begins with Deng and Tibetan culture. You'll climb up again from Buri Gandaki River to see the stunning waterfall on the west bank of the River. From today, the ravine becomes wider and we have the lush and green view of the landscape. Beyond the Ghap village, you'll trek into the forest to Namrung forest camp.

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Today trail is mostly gentle climbing up throughout the forest and village to Lhogaon also can cultural detour. While trekking, you'll head into the rhododendron-pine forest where you often spot several animals and birds. The entire day hike offers magnificent mountain views including Ganesh Himal, Mount Manaslu and Shringi Himal, and several mountains as well as the stunning sunset on Mount Manaslu. In the afternoon, you can also hike to the largest Buddhist monastery in the Manaslu trek.

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Today you will see the golden sunrise on Manaslu then the trek begins with a gentle uphill slope to the gate of the monastery. You can take good photos of the Manaslu with Tibetan praying flags blowing in the breeze. The moderate trail leads into the forest to Shyalla Village which provides a stunning mountain view and a 270-degree panorama, this is the best place to take in the glorious mountain view. You'll cross an iron bridge then onward to Samagaon village on the base of Mount Everest.

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Before you trek over the Larkya pass, you'll stay a night at Samagaon which gives adequate time to absorb the local atmosphere. Your guide will escort you on whatever excursion you choose, like going to Manaslu base camp, Birendra or Pungyen Gomba. So listen to your body and consult with your guide who will help you choose any day hike. If you prefer to do the long day trip from Samagaon, please carry enough water and food for the entire journey.

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Today is a four-hour trek to gain 300 metres of altitude, the entire day trek is moderate into the birch and juniper forest with awesome mountain and wider landscapes scenery. The trail is very beautiful with engraved stones, Tibetan walls and prayer flags. In the afternoon, you'll climb the nearest ridge to help with acclimatisation. You'll be rewarded with fine views of the Mount Manaslu and surrounding snowy peaks.

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You'll have a short trek today to Dharamsala then you'll reserve energy for tomorrow when you trek to the Larkya-la pass. The trail drops down to the Shar Khola then you'll cross the wooden bridge and have a brief climb up to Larkya Bazaar. You'll follow a path on the grassy hill with a massive view of Manaslu to Dharamsala. Later, you'll take a short hike further up past the guesthouse for acclimatisation which helps you to get a good sleep for the following days' trek over the Larkya pass.

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Today is the toughest trek day on this trip. The first section of trail is fairly steep, passing beautiful lake and tea shop. The uphill trail ends at Larkya summit which takes 4-5 hours often need to walk on snow. You might feel hard because of the lack of oxygen and chilly air. The entire trek offers incredible mountain views. After the summit, there is a steep downhill trail and it offers the best view of the turquoise Ponker Lake with starkly contrasting glaciers.

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Bimthang village is surrounding by numerous beautiful mountains and provide the perfect backdrop for a stunning sunrise. There is a long descend from Bimthang to Dharapani, the trail is marked next to the river through the pine and rhododendron forest and passing a local tea shop, where organic and fresh vegetable and foodstuffs are available. It is a pretty easy trail with an exceptional view of the Himalayas and lush green valley with a large, towering boulder.